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Artificial Intelligence News 20 January 2026

‘No reasons to own’? AI agent fears slam software stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork debut

‘No reasons to own’? AI agent fears slam software stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork debut

A Morgan Stanley basket tracking SaaS stocks has fallen about 15% in 2026 after an 11% drop last year, hitting its lowest valuation ever. Intuit plunged 16% last week, while Adobe and Salesforce lost over 11% amid fears Anthropic’s new AI agent, Claude Cowork, could disrupt subscription software models. The Nasdaq 100 remains near record highs, but major software names have slid to multi-year lows.
20 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slides as Trump tariff threats hit AI stocks; Microsoft, Broadcom fall

Nvidia stock slides as Trump tariff threats hit AI stocks; Microsoft, Broadcom fall

Nvidia dropped 3.4% to $179.83, dragging AI stocks lower as U.S. markets fell on tariff threats from President Trump over Greenland. The Nasdaq lost 1.6% and S&P 500 slid 1.3% in early trading. Morgan Stanley downgraded IT hardware, citing weak demand and high costs. Microsoft, Broadcom, and Palantir also declined, while AMD rose 1.3%.
20 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $459.86 Tuesday after Bristol Myers Squibb announced it will use Microsoft’s FDA-cleared AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. The move comes as Wall Street reopens from a holiday, with markets jittery over new tariff threats from President Trump. Microsoft’s Frankfurt-listed shares fell 2.2% Monday amid broader tech declines. The company reports fiscal Q2 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT presale “surges 135%” as January launch chatter spikes

DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT presale “surges 135%” as January launch chatter spikes

DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT token presale price surged over 130% to $0.03538, raising about $1.2 million, according to crypto promo posts. Bitcoin fell 2% to $91,090 and ether dropped 3.3% to $3,104 as markets turned cautious. Investors shifted focus from rival presales Remittix and Pepeto, with Remittix’s launch date still unclear. Claims about DSNT’s gains remain unverified by independent sources.
20 January 2026
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Is Super Micro (SMCI) the AI bargain of 2026? A new note says margins could flip

Is Super Micro (SMCI) the AI bargain of 2026? A new note says margins could flip

Super Micro shares jumped 11% to $32.64 on Friday amid a broader rally in AI and chip stocks after TSMC raised its capital spending outlook. Seeking Alpha contributor Uttam Dey called the stock undervalued at 0.5x forward sales, citing potential for a gross margin shift. Zacks maintained a Hold rating, highlighting operational challenges and margin pressure despite strong AI demand.
20 January 2026
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Micron’s $1.8B Taiwan fab deal taps an “unprecedented” AI memory crunch

Micron’s $1.8B Taiwan fab deal taps an “unprecedented” AI memory crunch

Micron will buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion cash, aiming to boost DRAM output by late 2027. Powerchip shares jumped nearly 10% after the deal. Micron executives said AI demand is driving an unprecedented memory shortage, with customers booking supplies into 2026. The acquisition adds 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space and is set to close by Q2 2026, pending approval.
20 January 2026
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Goldman doubles down on Nvidia as AI chip rivals gain ground — and 2026 crash talk returns

Goldman doubles down on Nvidia as AI chip rivals gain ground — and 2026 crash talk returns

Goldman Sachs reaffirmed Nvidia and Broadcom as its top AI computing picks Tuesday, citing Nvidia’s software and rollout speed despite rising competition from custom chips. Nvidia shares fell 0.5% to $186.23 before the U.S. market opened. The company will report fiscal 2026 earnings on Feb. 25. Analysts expect continued high revenue growth but warn of volatility and potential margin pressure.
20 January 2026
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Nvidia’s $4.5 trillion shock: why its “hidden” networking boom could matter more than GPUs in 2026

Nvidia’s $4.5 trillion shock: why its “hidden” networking boom could matter more than GPUs in 2026

Nvidia’s market cap has soared to about $4.5 trillion, nearing the size of some national economies. CFO Colette Kress said nearly 90% of AI system buyers also purchase Nvidia’s networking gear. Networking revenue hit $8.2 billion in Q3 2026, up 162% year-over-year. Major clients include Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, and xAI.
20 January 2026
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Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asus freezes Zenfone and ROG Phone plans: no new smartphones in 2026 as AI work ramps up

Asus chairman Jonney Shih said the company will stop launching new smartphone models and shift its phone R&D to AI hardware like robots and smart glasses. Support for existing phones will continue, but the future of Asus’s Zenfone and ROG Phone lines remains uncertain. No timeline was given for a possible return to the smartphone market.
20 January 2026
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AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

U.S. AI stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday as futures hit one-month lows after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Alphabet fell 0.9%, while Super Micro surged 11%. The IMF forecast 3.3% global growth in 2026 but warned of trade risks. Nvidia faced scrutiny over China export rules, and OpenAI reported annualized revenue topping $20 billion.
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Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta shares traded near $620 Tuesday, down about 20% from recent highs as investors questioned the payoff from heavy AI spending. CFO Susan Li projected 2025 capital expenditures of $70–$72 billion, with even higher growth in 2026. Reality Labs remains a drag on profits. Meta reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings

Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings

Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its Buy rating on Microsoft and kept its $655 price target, citing higher data-center power costs tied to AI expansion. Microsoft shares fell 1.7% in premarket trading. The company reports quarterly earnings Jan. 28, with Azure growth and data-center expenses in focus. Regulators and utilities are moving to address surging electricity demand from data centers.
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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